Regional crisis intervention through Independent First Nations Alliance Tribal Council, ph 807-737-1902 Ext 255
Program: Muskrat Dam First Nation - Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre - Crisis Intervention
Organization: Muskrat Dam First Nation
Muskrat Dam First Nation - Band Office
Muskrat Dam First Nation - Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-471-2567
Crisis: 807-471-9911
Fax: 807-471-2692
Email: muskratdamfirstnation@knet.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
PO Box 132 c/o Nellie Fiddler Health Centre
Muskrat Dam, ON
P0V 3B0
Street
Address
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Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre
Muskrat Dam First Nation
Location:
  • Operates as a community health centre in the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation
  • Community is located approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Lewis Morris - Health Director
807-471-2567 * nlewismorris@gmail.com

Service Description: Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide
  • Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
  • Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
  • Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
  • Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
Also coordinates:
  • Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
  • Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies
Support Services
Supports can include but are not limited to:
  • Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
  • Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
  • Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth
  • Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services



Fees: None
Application: Call for assistance
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Muskrat Dam First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence or other crisis situation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served: Northern
See Also: Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response
Suicide
Last Updated: 2/6/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=143056

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